THE Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority (Komsa) recently conducted a feasibility study as part of a proposed Official Development Assistance (ODA) project to improve biofouling management in key Philippine ports.

The initiative, a collaboration between the Republic of Korea and the Philippines, aims to assess the technical, economic and operational feasibility of implementing advanced biofouling strategies. The project focuses on enhancing governance, improving expertise in biofouling control, and introducing remote-operated vessel (ROV) technology for hull cleaning at the Ports of Manila and Cebu.

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